SPRING 2015 CRI STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE APPLICATION

AWARD: $1000, non-renewable

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Postmarked by February 1, 2015.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS/DESCRIPTION: This scholarship is for high school seniors in west suburban Cook County who are in pursuit of a higher education degree. Applicants should demonstrate a desire to continue their education for a chosen career path. Please fill out the following application as completely as possible. Also, enclose answers to listed essay questions on a separate sheet of paper.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:● Must be a senior attending Proviso East High School● Must plan to be enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate program, 2-year undergraduate program or vocational/technical school for the upcoming fall semester● GPA greater than or equal to a 2.7 (C+)● One letter of recommendation from a teacher or community leader.

CHECKLIST FOR REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:__Completed Application (signed and dated, if PDF format)__Transcript from Proviso East High School__One letter of recommendation

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Common Roots Initiative will select the scholarship recipient. Your academic achievements, financial need, and community involvement/extracurricular activities will be the key aspects considered. The scholarship recipient will be notified by March 15, 2015.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:To apply for the CRI Student Scholarship, please complete the following application. Two options are available for complete submission of application materials, but the first option is the preferred method:

All applications (including required documents) must be postmarked or submitted by Saturday, February 1, 2015.

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I hereby certify that the information I have submitted is correct. I authorize the release of this information to members of CRI for review for scholarship review purposes only. If chosen, I will notify my university or my financial aid administrator of monies received. If chosen, I will provide a class schedule as proof of enrollment in order to receive scholarship money. If I do not fulfill these requirements, the scholarship is forfeited.

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